Where Do You Like to Go in New England for Mussels?

(From Our Questions and Answers Feature)

What restaurants in New England have the best mussels? How are they prepared? Are there any good spots in the Boston area for them? Any outdoor spots along the ocean anywhere? [Go here to post a reply.](Posted by hiddenboston)

REPLIES:

Dann Russo wrote:
James's Gate in JP has good ones, but the ones at J's Oysters in Portland, ME are to die for. In fact, every food there is.(Posted on 6/1/11)

MRB wrote:
Townsend's in HP specializes in them and has great ones...with superb craft-beer pairings.(Posted on 6/1/11)

rumcity wrote:
The raw bar at the Beachcomber in Wellfleet has the best mussels; plump, and in a great garlic butter.(Posted on 6/7/11)

N. Young wrote:
My two favorite places for mussels are on the same street: Salem Street in Boston's North End.
Antico Forno: where the Chef really knows how to serve up mussels with just the right amount of tomato and hot pepper to make your tastebuds dance!
Benevento's: where the mussels come with a garlicky sauce.... so yummy!(Posted on 6/16/11)

Chef Cazz wrote:
There is no question for me!
eastsidebarandgrille.com in Cambridge, MA on the corner of Cambridge Street & Seventh
Get a pile of fresh P.E.I. mussels sauteed in a chipotle garlic cream sauce, garlic & oil or Fra Diavolo served with a basket of hot bread for dipping and then ask for more bread; because the sauce is addictive..ask for Chris or Chuckie and you will feel like you're with friend.(Posted on 7/3/11)

52restaurants52weeks.com wrote:
The best mussels in town are without a doubt at Stella in the South End- saffron cream, roasted peppers, white wine and garlic...Fantastic!(Posted on 7/11/11)

jb wrote:
east coast grill. inman square, cambridge. best mussels in town try it out. ya dig?(Posted on 2/15/12)

Joe S wrote:
Aquitaine in Chestnut Hill! They are to die for!(Posted on 2/15/12)

anonymous wrote:
Brasserie Jo in Back Bay: http://www.flickr.com/photos/colonnade/859769177/(Posted on 2/15/12)

mc wrote:
Belle's Bistro in Westford(Posted on 2/15/12)

Julie wrote:
Franklin Cafe in the South End.(Posted on 2/15/12)

MAS wrote:
the Bridgwaye in Hummarock has the best mussels, especially the broth...YUM!(Posted on 2/16/12)

Cindy wrote:
Turner's Seafood Grill & Market in Melrose has great PEI mussels. I like their Fra Diavolo style, the best, but they have Mussels Marina, and Mussels with a white wine/garlic scampi-style sauce, too.(Posted on 2/16/12)